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We're currently seeking a BI/DW lead for a great life sciences client in Lexington; stable role and a nice balance of work/home life. Also a terabyte DBA. AA) Principal BI Solutions Lead - $115k plus 15% RESPONSIBILIITIES: •Lead solution definition. Lead and confer with business sponsors, analysts and other technical teams to understand the problem being solved, options, dependencies and constraints. Facilitate and lead the requirements definition including analysis needed. Ensure that requirements documentation is accurate and complete. •Provide leadership within the team to improve the agility / nimbleness of solution delivery. •Lead the technical design of the solution. Facilitate and lead the discussions on technical options. •Lead and direct the development team including integration and performance tests. •Lead delivery of the solution through quality assurance, user acceptance tests and production deployment. •Manage projects or in larger solutions work closely with the Project Managers. EXPERIENCE: •7 years of overall BI/DW experience including minimum of 3 years in a team lead or manager role. •Deep competency in BI/DW methodologies, DW design and software development lifecycle. •Expertise in BI tools such as Business Objects, ETL , Analytics, Data provisioning Netezza. MPP Dimensional Data Modeling , Tools •Experiences with at least 3 large full life cycle BI projects. •Experience with interacting directly with the business stakeholders and users to present project status, address architectural topics and participate in resolution of project risks and issues. •Knowledge of reporting, data analysis and forecasting algorithms. •Exposure to environments with continuous integration, automated testing and agile software development a plus. BB) Senior SQL Server DBA; must come out of a terabyte environment; client will soon be up to 25 Terabytes $120k plus 20% RESPONSIBILITIES · Responsible for administration, maintenance and availability of enterprise Production SQL server environments including cluster and replication. · Ensure backup and recoverability of all enterprise SQL server databases. · Ensure data security. Define and implement database access control policies and procedures, complying with SOX and HIPAA requirements. · Works with Data Architect on long term strategy to ensure integrated database systems. Advise on physical data model and implement changes. · Responsible for capacity planning, working closely with Infrastructure group to allocate appropriate database resources on servers. · Contribute to the ongoing development of technology and production processes company-wide. Keep abreast of new design tools, hardware, software, and technology and make recommendations for future deployment. · Provide technical leadership. Mentor junior DBA’s on the team on database technical details. Provide technical assistance to developers. · Monitor SQL server databases to ensure optimum performance, analyzing and resolving performance issues ensuring maximum uptime. · Create and maintain quality control and auditing of databases. · Develop and adhere to common database standards and procedures within a production operations unit. Maintain documentation related to database platforms, guidelines, methods and standards. · Coordinate with technical project managers, developers and other team members to coordinate database requirements across projects. · Triage/track outstanding issues, providing solutions to resolve defects and issues. · Develop and adhere to common database standards and procedures within a production operations unit. Maintain documentation related to database platforms, guidelines, methods and standards. · Interact with business users verifying or helping to verify data integrity. · Administer, maintain and support QA and development environments. · Responsible for administration, analysis, design, and creation of new SQL server databases. · Research and execute new technologies and features in RDBMS area. · Ability to manage VLDB. · Document and improve existing processes related to operations and daily work. EXPERIENCE · 6 years of experience in SQL Server 2008, 2008R2, 2005, including replication. · Installation, configuration, maintenance and performance tuning of SQL server and clusters. · Demonstrated ability using database monitoring tools. · Experience in full SDLC. · Strong problem solving skills in virtualize database environments. · Ability to be proactive and work well under pressure · 8 years of experience in IT We are now searching UI developers for a client in Lexington MA that develops software development tools and has a fast-growing SCM software product. We are working directly with the Director of Software Development. They have a strong preference for CS degrees if possible. ------------------- A) Sr Java UI Eng - a base of 85-$110K and a bonus of approx 10%. This is a challenging position which will add new architecture and functionality to huge UI of core product. Also will be able to work on other products including Web-based products. Work with 3 other UI engineers on development team. Engineers are in charge of own destiny with opportunities to grow. Generally prefer people who have had smal company experience (these people tend to have more diverse responsibility vs working on just one little button), but they review on a case by case basis. They work with cutting edge software and tools. Responsibilities: Work on an innovative product through all phases of software development including design, implementation, and release Develop Java software modules and UI components, technical design and development of new software modules Produce clean, unit-tested, and refactored code Study new technologies and bring fresh ideas that can benefit the project Maintain and improve company software development practices and standards Required Experience: BS/BA in Computer Science or related field (equivalent experience considered) 5+ years of Java development experience; 3+ years of UI development experience, to include 2 years of Swing and/or GWT (Google Web Toolkit) Solid knowledge of Swing framework (Layouts, Hierarchy of Visual Components, Events and Listeners) Strong knowledge of Java Language concepts (Collections, Threads, Generics) and Java best practices This is great opportunity to work on New UI web based product from scratch! Will work as part of 2 person UI development team for this project. (the other UI person is principal engineer). Engineers are in charge of own destiny with opportunities to grow. Generally prefer people who have had small company experience, but they review on a case by case basis. They work with cutting edge software and tools. Demonstrated use of Object Oriented design concepts and patterns for UI development Solid knowledge of XML and other data representation formats Desire to work in an agile development group Must be a team player, have effective time management skills, adapt well to changing work requirements, and be able to work independently Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) Experience writing unit tests that achieve high levels of code coverage Solid analytical and problem solving skills and strong attention to detail Track record of delivering products to market Ideal Experience: Strong usability skills Previous experience delivering products using agile development practices (unit test, continuous integration and Scrum) Knowledge or experience with Google Web Toolkit (GWT) is a plus Experience with MVC and DI (Dependency Injection) frameworks is a plus Familiarity with Software Configuration Management processes and tools, such as Git, Clearcase, or AccuRev is helpful ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B) Java Web UI Engineer - isn't as senior, and pays total comp to about $100K inclusive of bonus (low $90K's+bonus). This is great opportunity to work on new UI Web-based product from scratch! You will work as part of two-person UI development team for this project. (the other UI person is principal engineer). Engineers are in charge of their own destiny with opportunities to grow. Client generally prefers people who have had small company experience, but they review on a case-by-case basis. They work with cutting edge software and tools. Responsibilities: Work on an innovative product through all phases of software development including design, implementation, and release Create a modern web user interface with excellent usability for both desktop and tablet use Implementation of Java-based solutions that utilize persistent layer for database access and use Google Web Toolkit (GWT) as a front end Develop Java software modules and UI components, technical design and development of new software modules Produce clean, unit-tested, and refactored code Study new technologies and bring fresh ideas that can benefit the project Required Experience: BS/BA in Computer Science or related field (equivalent experience considered) 4+ years of Java development experience; 3+ years of Web UI development experience Strong Web application development skills (GWT, Ajax, Servlets, HTML, CSS, XML, JSON) Strong knowledge of Java Language concepts (Collections, Threads, Generics) and Java best practices Demonstrated use of Object Oriented design concepts and patterns for UI development Desire to work in an agile development group Must be a team player, have effective time management skills, adapt well to changing work requirements, and be able to work independently Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) Experience writing unit tests that achieve high levels of code coverage Solid analytical and problem solving skills and strong attention to detail Track record of delivering products to market. Ideal Experience: Strong usability skills with web based user interfaces Previous experience delivering products using agile development practices (unit test, continuous integration and Scrum) Knowledge or experience with Google Web Toolkit (GWT) is a strong plus Experience with persistence frameworks (e.g. iBATIS/MyBatis, Hibernate) is a plus Experience with Dependency Injection frameworks, especially Guice is a plus Familiarity with Software Configuration Management processes and tools, such as Git, Clearcase, or AccuRev is helpful 0) This is still tops on my list: My partner and I have been placing people at a 'massive content management" firm, now located in Allston, for over 5 years. Now they have asked us to find a replacement developer for one who is leaving, on good terms I should add. They're looking for a full-time Python engineer, a big picture person who is completely familiar with Python who will work on a team of 4-5 in a department of 18 or so. Familiar with integrating legacy s/w to new product designs is a plus; contractors will be considered. There will be some maintenance, and some re-engineering of legacy code, plus some new development and in time migration of to Java/Spring. The applications include email marketing management, content posting and management, web site scraping for data acquisition and utilities [such as error logging, artist matching] Required PYTHON MVC patterns, OOA/OOD object model architecture Service oriented architectures Algorithms and CS theory Iterative development methods MS SQL Server 2008, sql server background relational data, writing SQL queries Standard protocols like SMTP, FTP, HTTP, NFS vs CIFS Windows server and Linux OS environments Eclipse Preferred: CS Degree, Java experience This is back-end only, not a front-end, development position; however, the position will require interaction with front-end developers. ALSO RED HOT: 1) a) Boston based client needs a SMART PROJECT MANAGER, hands on, who can run projects, and make them work! They are a SaaS Agile shop, Back-end type people,just make it work…they prefer to see people from the better schools. Must be very hands-on to write specifications and test cases. Willing to take on ALL tasks when needed they are technology agnostic, will hire right on the spot. b) Same client as above needs a technology guru with business acumen…strong in HTML and CSS….who can take the concept and business requirements to an actual prototype and mockup. Able to produce HTML and CSS is a plus. 2) Kendall Square Senior Enterprise Windows Administrator is needed; you will be responsible for installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware, software, and related infrastructure supporting clients business and employees. $80-110K, DOE Qualifications: Essential At least 5 years experience configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting PC hardware and operating systems in a networked environment Desktop support skills, centered around Windows and Microsoft Office suites Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a positive and pro-active attitude towards end-user problems Proven problem-solving and technical support skills Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking. Ability to configure client network connectivity Extremely high accuracy and attention to detail Ability to respond promptly to technical support issues, occasionally during nights and weekends Education & Training University degree, preferably with a Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical major. 3) Another downtown Boston client with 2 jobs, Harrison Avenue area - if you have the talent they will pay what you are worth. Will hire quickly. a) Usability Expert -Three to five years of experience as a usability subject matter expert with an Agile software development team. Adobe Photoshop skills sufficient to create wireframes for review. HTML/CSS/JavaScript skills sufficient to demonstrate desired interactivity in prototypes. Demonstrate at least one e-commerce project for a recognized online brand and at least one web-application project created for a governmental agency. b) Web Designer- a sharp eye for details in design and have at least 2 years of professional experience in designing and coding cross browser, Web 2.0, client-side behaviors from within Microsoft Visual Studio; experienced with the following concepts: HTML/CSS rendering of Photoshop comps into .Net ( pages, user controls and Master pages), Photoshop comp design, event-driven client-side programming with JQuery, coding cross browser behaviors into CSS includes, C# programming in code behind and implementation of the AJAX control toolkit widgets. 4) Another client from a few years ago - this one needs a Network Admin independent contractor on a 1099. It is part-time and only a few hours per project on a sporadic basis. Needs to have: Strong knowledge of the Linux operating system is required Working knowledge of and prior experience in building virtual networks in the cloud (Amazon’s AWS or IBM’s Smart Cloud) using IPsec and VPN Extensive past experience configuring Cisco VPN routers is required Expertise working with open source VPN/IPsec software packages such as Racoon, Openswan, Strong Swan, and IPsec-tools Expertise in NAT traversal, networking, and routing required Ability to operate independently and flexibly in a fast-paced demanding environment Fluency in spoken and written English with good project documentation skills Ability to work in the United States without relocation or work visa assistance Well-qualified candidates can work 100% remotely from within the US and outside of normal business hours at your convenience (nights and weekends OK) 5) Same client as above, needs to hear from folks with experience as manager of technical people. Needs Strong knowledge of the Linux operating system, proficiency in Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environment and Java. Expertise in building computer clusters using HBase and Hadoop (candidates will be required to demonstrate a strong knowledge of these technologies during the interview process), working knowledge of and prior experience in building virtual networks in the cloud using IPSec and VPN, knowledge of Adobe/Apache Flex, PHP, MySQL, Ajax, and JQuery will be beneficial. 6) Boston: senior Java programmer with either some Flex/UI experience or PL/SQL experience Best regards, Patrick Mertens Pure Placements of New England 103 Union Street, Suite 303 Watertown MA 02472-2524 ph. - 617-710-0471 http://www.e-placers.com Mass. Registration #R2683 · SQL certification desired.